Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes within the last 6 years
BMI of >=27 kg/m² in people from White ethnic groups (adjusted to >=25 kg/m² in people from Black, Asian and other ethnic groups)
Engaged with diabetes care: attended last diabetes monitoring review, including retinal screening (there is no need to wait for this if you are newly diagnosed)
Willing to commit to ongoing annual reviews, even if remission is achieved
HbA1c within the last 12 months that is within the following values: • 43-87 mmol/mol if on diabetes medication • 48-87 mmol/mol if not on diabetes medication
Be willing to commit to the entire 12 month programme
Willing to attend remote group sessions delivered over video conferencing
Registered with a GP practice in Lancashire & South Cumbria
Comfortable with just soups and shakes for the first 12 weeks
Have a smartphone or tablet, an email address, and are comfortable with using technology